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Breast cancer cells invade by a physical mechanism
Findings from using a 3D hydrogel to study how cancer cells physically tear the basement membrane offers promise for targeted treatment.
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Understanding intracellular processes improves LYTACs therapy
New pathway involved in cellular protein degradation could develop LYTACs therapy and find new treatments for lysosome shortage disorders.
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Bioengineered instrument reveals hidden cancer cells
Scientists at Stanford University have engineered a biomolecule that can specifically remove mucins from cancer cells. This breakthrough could have a significant impact on future cancer therapies.
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New computational tool may fuel vaccine development
La Jolla biologists harness machine learning and computational tools to make sense of immune system data.
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Weaponising SARS-CoV-2 spike protein against itself to prevent infection
By creating a drug that is based on part of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, US and Finnish researchers can block the virus from entering cells.
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Scientists discover multiple pathways of the 5HT2a receptor activated by psychedelics
The new LSD-like compounds activated the 5HT2a receptor, a receptor stimulated by serotonin, without causing hallucinations.
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Researchers halt the growth of multiple myeloma in mice
Scientists from Stanford University have been able to halt the growth of multiple myeloma and diffuse large B cell lymphoma in mice with custom molecule sBCMA-Fc V3.
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New gene therapy improvement has massive potential
Scientists have developed a technology that can improve targeting specific organs and tissue types in gene therapy.
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Simple delivery method that enhances a promising cancer treatment
Scientists have developed a delivery method that enhances treatment by adding CAR T cells and specialising signalling proteins to a hydrogel that is injected next to a tumour.
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Molecular pathway shared by two neurodegenerative disorders found
Scientists have gained deeper knowledge about the mislocalisation of a protein, providing a possible therapeutic target that could have implications in treating dementia.
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New cryo-EM method reveals insight into blood disorders
A molecular cage, developed for use during cryo-EM, has provided researchers with new insights into a key cancer protein.
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3D printed microneedle vaccine shows promise in animals
Researchers have shown that a new microneedle vaccine patch was 10 times stronger at generating an immune response in animals than a subcutaneous injection.
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New AI technology could shape the future of RNA therapeutics
Artificial intelligence was shown to predict the 3D shapes of RNA molecules, which could significantly advance RNA therapeutics.
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Researchers engineer “mini” CRISPR genome editing system
Stanford researchers have developed a multi-purpose “mini” CRISPR system, called CasMINI, that may be easier to deliver into human cells.
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Stem cell-based vaccine protects mice against pancreatic cancer
Researchers have developed a vaccine using stem cells that protected mice injected with pancreatic cancer cells from developing tumours.